Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience and trauma level 2 or 3 background for a 13-week night shift contract in a Critical Care setting in Marshfield, WI.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Critical Care unit serving all adult inpatient units, the ED, and pediatric patients in the ED
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700), 3 shifts per week
• Every third weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Variable schedule (mix of days and nights) may be available upon request
• Off-shift call (1900–0400) is occasionally needed but voluntary to maintain safe staffing minimums; call response time is 1 hour
• No floating required
• Charting system: Cerner (transitioning to Epic)

Requirements

• Current RRT credential via NBRC
• Active Wisconsin Respiratory Therapist license required by start date (note: WI RT license can take 6–8 weeks to obtain); license required if applicable
• Current AHA certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of RT experience
• Critical care experience required
• Trauma Level 2 or 3 experience required
• 2 references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from the same specialty within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Performs ABGs and CBGs in intensive care units
• Provides EKG coverage overnight and as needed
• Assists with intubation; may independently place a laryngeal (King) airway during code blue situations
• Respiratory equipment includes: Servo U, Servo I, PB840, Hamilton T1 ventilators; V-60, V-30, and ResMed BiPAP/CPAP devices; Vapotherm high-flow; INOmax Plus, oscillators, cough assist, and Volara
• Neonatologists and hospitalists are in-house 24/7; intensivists are in ICUs 24/7
• Supported by an RT system director, RT manager, on-site supervisor, and a lead RT assigned to each shift
• Orientation consists of an orientation express session with leadership followed by 3–4 days on the floors
• Any color scrubs are acceptable; supportive footwear is encouraged
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel duos are accepted, though scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Candidates whose permanent address is within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date; facility approval is also required